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BL55 OUU

2005 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

396,472 mi
Last recorded396,472 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Caddy117,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 OUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 396,472 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 396,472 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 392,269 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 386,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 371,405 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 366,982 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 352,320 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Fail 5 Jan 2017 352,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jan 2016 328,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 328,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 316,426 miles

OS headlamp on maximum lower limit

Fail 8 Jan 2015 316,426 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 297,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 271,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering warning light on

Pass 16 Dec 2011 244,215 miles

e.m.l light on

o/s seat belt frayed

oil leak n/s driveshaft seal

p[lay o/s/r w/bearing

Fail 13 Dec 2011 244,173 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

e.m.l light on

o/s seat belt frayed

oil leak n/s driveshaft seal

p[lay o/s/r w/bearing

Pass 21 Dec 2010 212,876 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r spling rebound rubber missing

Pass 16 Dec 2009 178,820 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 178,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 136,757 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 136,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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BL55 OUU is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 117,574 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL55 OUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BL55 OUU is a 2005 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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